Gujarat has received fresh investment proposals worth ₹1,600 crore from companies based in Japan, South Korea and Malaysia to strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem. The announcements were made during the Gujarat Semiconnect Conference 2026 held in Gandhinagar. These investments focus on semiconductor manufacturing, R&D, chemicals, equipment, and deep-tech startups, helping build a complete semiconductor value chain in the state.
Key Investment Proposals
| Company / Partner | Investment | Project |
| Horiba Group | R&D investment | Semiconductor instrumentation research centre in Ahmedabad |
| Hotayi Electronic | ₹250 crore | SSD & memory module manufacturing plant at Sanand |
| Hi-Spec Ltd | ₹750 crore | Semiconductor-grade hydrofluoric acid production |
| Kiansh International Technologies | ₹25 crore | Gas abatement systems and scrubbers |
| Kaynes Semicon | ₹500 crore | Investment in SpectraGaze Systems startup |
Total ecosystem investment announced: ₹1,600+ crore.
Major Projects & Collaborations
1. Horiba Group – Semiconductor R&D Centre
Japan’s Horiba Group, through Horiba India Pvt Ltd, signed an MoU with the Gujarat government to establish a semiconductor R&D centre in Ahmedabad.
Focus Areas
- Semiconductor-grade mass flow controllers
- Advanced instrumentation technologies
- Precision equipment used in chip fabrication
Significance
- Strengthens India’s semiconductor research capabilities
- Reduces dependence on imported chip manufacturing equipment.
2. Malaysia’s Hotayi Electronic – Manufacturing Facility
Hotayi Electronic will establish a ₹250 crore electronics manufacturing facility at Sanand GIDC.
Production Focus
- Solid State Drives (SSD)
- Memory modules
Impact
- Expected employment: ~1,000 jobs
- Supports semiconductor and electronics industries.
Sanand first became famous as an automobile manufacturing hub and is now emerging as a semiconductor and electronics cluster.
3. Hi-Spec Ltd – Semiconductor Chemicals
Hi-Spec Ltd plans to establish a ₹750 crore facility to produce semiconductor-grade hydrofluoric acid.
Importance
Hydrofluoric acid is essential for:
- Silicon wafer etching
- Cleaning processes in chip manufacturing
This strengthens India’s upstream semiconductor supply chain.
4. Gas Abatement Systems Manufacturing
Kiansh International Technologies, in collaboration with a South Korean technology company, will invest ₹25 crore to manufacture:
- Gas abatement systems
- Industrial scrubbers
These systems are used in semiconductor and solar manufacturing plants to manage chemical emissions.
5. Rohm Semiconductor – IC Packaging Partnership
Japanese chipmaker Rohm Semiconductor has partnered with Suchi Semicon.
Focus
- Integrated Circuit (IC) packaging
- Semiconductor testing solutions
Semiconductor Manufacturing Stages
| Stage | Description |
| Design | Chip architecture development |
| Fabrication | Manufacturing chips on silicon wafers |
| Packaging | Encasing chips for protection |
| Testing | Ensuring performance and reliability |
The partnership strengthens packaging and testing capabilities in India.
6. Investment in Deep-Tech Startup
Kaynes Semicon, subsidiary of Kaynes Technology India Limited, will invest ₹500 crore in SpectraGaze Systems.
Research Focus
- Outer space imaging technologies
- Advanced semiconductor applications
- Deep-tech innovation.
Gujarat’s Semiconductor Ecosystem
These investments aim to create a complete semiconductor ecosystem including:
- Raw materials
- Semiconductor chemicals
- Manufacturing equipment
- R&D centres
- Packaging and testing facilities
- Deep-tech startups.
Major semiconductor clusters are emerging in:
| Cluster | Importance |
| Sanand | Electronics manufacturing hub |
| Dholera | Semiconductor manufacturing cluster |
India’s Semiconductor Policy
India launched the India Semiconductor Mission in 2021.
Key Features
- Incentive package of $10 billion
- Support for:
- Chip fabrication plants
- Semiconductor supply chains
- R&D ecosystem
- Semiconductor design startups.